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Probably another slow day. Hoping for a SEXY LOI detail PR tomorrow or Friday on the east coast AC company per the filing. Maybe one day I'll be CEO of one of these stinky pinkies. Til then, continually learning and reading various filings. This one seems to have great potential in my eyes.
Above all else, Trina is a CAPITALIST. Forget about his past. Look towards the future. The best way to maximize the Reg-A is for EVSV pps to increase over the next 50 days or so. Trina knows this. Venture Capitalists who will fund the Reg-A know this. The VC's would bank by a rising PPS and shorting it on the way up knowing the restricted shares will flood the market in September causing a major supply vs demand inbalance causing the PPS to plummet in September. I could be wrong but I'm bullish on EVSV.
Just my take.
Less than 49 days and counting...
evsv
http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20150715T09&p0=410&msg=Pestmaster+Tampa
Prediction. EVSV will close the week/month at or near 52 week high. This will set up an even greater month of June. This will lead up to the July 15 or earlier deadline for Pestmaster deal. Lots of fireworks gonna happen around independence day. Lots of weeeeeeeeeeeing. Lots of "to da mooooooooon" posts.
That's my take.
The LOI detail PR better sound SEXY. Golden opportunity here for lots of people to make lots of money. Wishing for the best. Major potential here. If all sides put the greed aside for a minute, you'll actually maximize the potential for all parties involved if orchestrated properly
The major wildcard are the restricted shares that will flood the market in September. A major run will occur either leading up to it or after they are free-trading stock. Considering the restricted shares are for non-executive common shareholders, Trina will make the run happen before September.
Regardless of Trina's past, we can all agree he's a Capitalist. To maximize his, EVSV, and venture capitalists ROI, the run should occur before September giving the VC's ample time to short at grossly high pps relative to the actual true value of Enviro-Serv therefore maximizing VC's short position return when market flooded w/ new stock leaving new shareholders who are purchasing EVSV weeks and months from now holding the bag.
Bottom line is Trina's a Capitalist and EVSV will go much higher rather than plummet over the next 50 days or so.
That's my take
Seems like Pestmaster legit though. Not too expensive. Plus with Reg-A in place, share structure as is, and relatively small float until September, Trina should get plenty of funding for himself, EVSV acquisitions, VC's ability to provide the funding and make nice profit by running up the ticker and shorting the poop out of it before restricted shares flood the market. Trina's last chance to raise any meaningful money and preserve his ability to raise more meaningful money in the future
Less than 50 days and counting...
evsv
http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20150715T09&p0=410&msg=Pestmaster+Tampa
I agree. Should've sold at 11 this AM and rebought at 8-9 today/tomorrow. Would've helped the volume out. We should get LOI news this week though and that might put EVSV at new 52 week high before end of the month.
Plenty of news. LOI details this week. $2.3 mil contract on MacDill Air Force in Tampa. Pestmaster in July. VA hospital contract. Let the story play out. Huge run coming.
As long as Trina and VC's don't screw this up, everyone should get paid handsomely except for the retail fools buying late. There will be a major push up soon. Trina wants to cash in on his Reg-A. VC's want to bank on their investment and will drive this baby up just to short the crap out of it. W/ hundreds of millions of shares flooding the market in September, why wouldn't they? Man I wish I wasn't retail and was on the other side of the fence. Maybe one day.
Excellent opportunity to triple or quadruple your money in 6-8 weeks
Let the story play out. Sell around Independance day. Probably the Mon/Tue after. Buy the dips. Sell the rips. Hold the core. Don't look back.
Bottom line is that there should be a very nice run up to half a penny or greater before restricted shares flood the market in September. Trina will dilute during this run. VC's will short during this run. Then the carpet will be pulled as restricted shares deadline looms. Grab shares now. Sell in July. Flip a little if you want or wait for the big run to come. It's coming. Trina wants his cash. VC's want their cash. Join the club.
LOI details this week
So much news coming these next 6 weeks or so.
1. VA hospital contract update
2. LOI details of east coast AC company
3. Pestmaster deal finalized by July 15
4. $2.3 million Macdill Air Force Base contract
Am I missing anything?
All depends on management and venture capitalists.
Don't forget east coast AC company. We'll have details this week. Maybe that closes in q2 as well
A typical pest control company operates one location and has annual revenue of nearly $2 million. It retains about 20 employees who account for approximately $85,000 in gross revenue each. Most small pest control companies concentrate on the residential market. The average revenue per customer is between $300 and $400 and is increased with the up selling of preventative measures and yearly contracts.
Now Pestmaster Tampa will also have GSA contract possibilities
Flipping is good. $7+ billion industry. Half a percent = $35 million
I'm just here for the ride up. Hopefully management plays it right and allows the vultures to drive this baby up over the next 6-12 weeks
Sounds good and probably will. The month of May needs to close strong. June and early part of July should be when the real fun begins. EVSV needs to move up a lot for Trina to execute his plan
Evsv could easily get to pennyland by July
Expecting LOI announcement this week with terms on east coast AC company. This is separate from Pestmaster Tampa opening in July.
Pestmaster Tampa Countdown Clock
http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20150715T09&p0=410&msg=Pestmaster+Tampa
Pestmaster deal will be finalized by July 15, 2015 per EVSV filing and Pestmaster PR. Trina should create a countdown clock.
The United States General Services Administration (GSA) has an exclusive list of providers for goods and services. In 2001, Pestmaster Services® became one of only 11 providers (out of more than 21,000) contracted to offer pest management and related services to the United States Government. The contract allows us to be part of an exclusive list of vendors pre-qualified to provide pest management, mosquito control, termite control, weed control, and a host of other pest control related requirements.
Procurement times are short and prices are pre-established. A typical procurement process can take up to 270 days or more, while the GSA schedule can be initiated and used within five to ten days. This is especially beneficial to federal customers because urgent pest control needs require immediate response and action. The GSA Schedule allows that to happen quickly, efficiently, and seamlessly with the inclusion of pre-approved pricing models. The contract allows all locations to service government business on a global basis.
Pestmaster Services'® GSA Contract is available for review. Current items on our schedule include:
Hourly pest control
Monthly or quarterly pest control service by square footage
Termite inspections, fumigation, and subterranean termite control
Mosquito larva surveillance and adult treatment
Selective, non-selective, and pre-emergent herbicide applications
Noxious or exotic weed control (arundo donax, tamarisk, etc.)
http://www.pestmaster.com/government-pest-control-gsa.html
Pestmaster San Diego Yelp reviews. 4.5/5 stars
We have been very happy with Pestmasters. We have been using them for the last 2 years. We have a huge backyard with fruit trees, rose bushes, palm trees, and grass, so of course having little critters in the house would be expected. We have NO little critters inside our home, it's great! We also have a gopher issue and Aaron and Isaac do a great job helping us control those annoying guys. And on top of all that, Amy at the home office is so easy to work with on scheduling issues, billing, you name it. Great, solid company.
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These folks are great. Every technician we've had at multiple locations (homes, offices, other buildings, etc.) over the past 14 years has always done their best and is always concerned about how to get things perfect. We had a need to get some rush service this week before a large family get together at our house and Amy (office) and Tony (tech) came through for us. THANK YOU...great job as always
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Enviro-Serv to become Pestmaster Tampa
Enviro-Serv has formally signed the necessary franchise agreement with Pestmaster Services to control the Tampa Bay, Fla., pest market. Based in Reno, Nev., Pestmaster is a national franchisor with 30 locations — and a dominant player in the governmental contracts sector for pest control.
“This territory is a population of over 2 million people, combined with existing Veterans Administration (VA) governmental contracts in existence that become ours immediately when the deal is solidified,” says Enviro-Serv CEO Chris Trina, noting the deal gives territorial rights for both Hillsborough and Pinellas County. “We look forward in the short time ahead to call ourselves Pestmaster Tampa.”
Pestmaster Services is only one of 70 national pest operations approved to bid on General Services Administration/Small Business Administration (GSA SBA) governmental pest contracts. It currently holds a 5-year, annually renewable, $307,000 VA Tampa-based contract that would be owned and serviced by the Tampa franchisee.
The deal is expected to close in mid-July.
Pest control industry is very attractive; offering a blend of high margins and good growth forecasts. Demand for pest control services typically grows at approximately 1.25-1.5x GDP, with markets such as North America and a number of emerging economies showing lucrative business opportunity. It is mainly due to the warmer climates in these geographies. Pest control market has seen exceptional growth in the recent five years, which is attributed to the increasing population of pests, growing customer awareness about the health issues and strict regulatory requirements in hospitality and food sector resulting in increased demand for pest control activities. Rising health issues are making people cautious about the environment around them. One of the major reasons behind the increasing demand of pest control measures, especially in the United States, is the stricter federal and state regulations pertaining to the commercial segment. Due to these restrictions, the segment has become more aware and is maintaining high safety standards.
Five Pest Trends of 2015
PCT MAGAZINE | January 27, 2015
Steritech has compiled a list of five pest trends and concerns for 2015 based on a variety of factors including changing climates and shifting weather patterns.
As climates change and weather patterns shift, insect and rodent pests continue to adapt — and that could spell big trouble for businesses in North America. The Steritech Group, a leading provider of commercial pest prevention services in the U.S. and Canada, offers these predictions on five pest trends for 2015.
1. Bed Bug Incidents in Non-Traditional Locations
The bed bug issue is not going away in North America — in fact, these biting pests are expanding their presence into areas where they’ve not traditionally been found. Vice President of Technical Services for Steritech’s Pest Prevention Business and Board Certified Entomologist Judy Black reports that Steritech has seen a 16.1 percent increase in bed bug business outside of hotels in the last 12 months. These pests can appear anywhere that people frequent, she says. “Health-care facilities, retail stores, movie theaters, food plant and warehouse locker rooms, public transportation and libraries around the U.S. and Canada have reported issues with bed bugs,” Black explains.
2. Proliferating Roof Rats
Once largely an issue on coastlines and the Southeastern U.S., the roof rat, sometimes called the black rat or ship rat, is proliferating throughout the United States. This rodent is being encountered more frequently in land-locked areas. Roof rats become problematic for businesses when they infest wall and ceiling voids.
3. Invasive Ant Species
An increasing number of non-native ant species have been discovered in the United States over the past several years, and these pests are gaining ground in many areas. These invasive ants are pushing out both native and other troublesome ants, such as fire ants. Watch for species such as Asian needle ants, tawny crazy ants and rover ants to become established in more areas. Some of these species are found in large numbers, creating a significant annoyance factor, as well as making them difficult to eliminate.
4. Expanding Reach of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
In the past five years, the brown marmorated stink bug has exploded as a nuisance pest in the Eastern U.S. Black reports that the pest will continue to push westward in 2015, becoming a larger issue for businesses and homeowners alike. “While the brown marmorated stink bug is largely a nuisance pest for structures, it can be a damaging agricultural pest,” she says.
5. Rethinking Lighting Design for Pest Prevention
The general move toward more modern, environmentally efficient lighting can play a role in making a facility attractive to pests, says Black, such as in the use of exterior lighting at a business. Attracting pests toward a facility makes it much more likely that they will gain entry into buildings through gaps, cracks and even doors. That doesn’t mean customers can’t use lights such as LED lights, Black explains.
However, they need to be sure to select lights that “emit a spectrum that does not increase pest attraction,” she says. “Research shows that LED light emissions less than 550 nanometers may be more attractive to pests than those with higher wavelengths.”
Different times. Different rules. Greater opportunities
Trina never used Reg-A to fund prior deals.
Regulation A+: What It Means for Crowdfunding
by Nicole Fallon, Business News Daily Assistant Editor | April 15, 2015 08:08am ET
After a lengthy holdup in Congress, it's official: Nation-wide policies allowing any interested person to invest in a business through equity crowdfunding will go into effect this summer.
On March 25, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced its final set of new rules that will make it easier for smaller companies to access investor capital through crowdfunding, and provide investors with more investment choices. These rules, known as "Regulation A+," update and expand the existing Regulation A, and are mandated by Title IV of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act passed in 2012.
According to the SEC fact sheet, nonaccredited investors — meaning anyone with cash to spare — will be allowed to annually invest up to 10 percent of their income or net worth, depending on which amount is greater. Prior to this, only accredited investors (or nonaccredited investors in a state with its own equity crowdfunding provisions) were allowed to invest in startups through equity crowdfunding. [Equity Crowdfunding: 3 Facts Entrepreneurs Should Know]
Alex Feldman, CEO and founder of crowdfunding review site CrowdsUnite, said that this new rule will allow a much greater percentage of private startups to receive investment money. Angel investors and venture capitalists invest in companies to make money, he said, and since many small businesses don't have the types of exit opportunities these investors look for, they're often passed over for funding opportunities.
"With the new rules, [more] businesses will be able to receive equity funding," Feldman told Business News Daily. "I believe that investments in ... a business like a local diner, for example, will be driven by the community and customers who want to keep the business running and believe in it beyond the financial incentive. This will be a huge shift in the traditional funding paradigm that will change how small businesses raise money."
Additionally, eligible U.S. and Canada-based companies will be able to offer and sell up to $20 million (Tier 1) or $50 million (Tier 2) of equity in a single year, up from a previous limit of $5 million. Any company seeking equity funding will also be allowed to publicly market their offerings via their websites, social media, etc.
Both tiers must follow a set of basic disclosure rules, but Tier 2 companies are no longer required to register their offerings in each state where they sell securities. However, unlike Tier 1, the Tier 2 companies will be held to additional requirements, including audited financial statements and regular reports to investors.
"These new rules provide an effective, workable path to raising capital that also provides strong investor protections," SEC Chair Mary Jo White said in a statement accompanying the fact sheet. "It is important for the commission to continue to look for ways that our rules can facilitate capital-raising by smaller companies."
For startups and small businesses that plan to take advantage of Regulation A+, Alex Castelli, a partner with CohnReznick LLP, advised crowdfunders to consider how they will manage their investor groups.
"Be prepared to have a large number of small-dollar investors ... [and] act like a public company," Castelli said. "This means being transparent. Hire experienced professionals to help guide you and make sure you stay in compliance with the rules and regulations."
Feldman noted that any nonaccredited investors who are interested in backing your business should be well-educated about equity crowdfunding.
"Investing in private companies is extremely risky, and is not liquid investment," Feldman said. "The business doesn't want to have hundreds or thousands of shareholders who are not happy and want to take their money out."
The provisions of Title IV will go into effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. For more information on the JOBS Act and its regulations, visit sec.gov. If you are unsure of how any of these rules will affect your fundraising plans or if you have questions about them, please consult a legal professional.
SEC Adopts Rules to Facilitate Smaller Companies’ Access to Capital
New Rules Provide Investors With More Investment Choices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Washington D.C., March 25, 2015 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted final rules to facilitate smaller companies’ access to capital. The new rules provide investors with more investment choices.
The new rules update and expand Regulation A, an existing exemption from registration for smaller issuers of securities. The rules are mandated by Title IV of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act.
The updated exemption will enable smaller companies to offer and sell up to $50 million of securities in a 12-month period, subject to eligibility, disclosure and reporting requirements.
“These new rules provide an effective, workable path to raising capital that also provides strong investor protections,” said SEC Chair Mary Jo White. “It is important for the Commission to continue to look for ways that our rules can facilitate capital-raising by smaller companies.”
The final rules, often referred to as Regulation A+, provide for two tiers of offerings: Tier 1, for offerings of securities of up to $20 million in a 12-month period, with not more than $6 million in offers by selling security-holders that are affiliates of the issuer; and Tier 2, for offerings of securities of up to $50 million in a 12-month period, with not more than $15 million in offers by selling security-holders that are affiliates of the issuer. Both Tiers are subject to certain basic requirements while Tier 2 offerings are also subject to additional disclosure and ongoing reporting requirements.
The final rules also provide for the preemption of state securities law registration and qualification requirements for securities offered or sold to “qualified purchasers” in Tier 2 offerings. Tier 1 offerings will be subject to federal and state registration and qualification requirements, and issuers may take advantage of the coordinated review program developed by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA).
The rules will be effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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FACT SHEET
Regulation A+
SEC Open Meeting
March 25, 2015
Highlights of the Final Rules
The final rules, often referred to as Regulation A+, would implement Title IV of the JOBS Act and provide for two tiers of offerings:
Tier 1, which would consist of securities offerings of up to $20 million in a 12-month period, with not more than $6 million in offers by selling security-holders that are affiliates of the issuer.
Tier 2, which would consist of securities offerings of up to $50 million in a 12-month period, with not more than $15 million in offers by selling security-holders that are affiliates of the issuer.
In addition to the limits on secondary sales by affiliates, the rules also limit sales by all selling security-holders to no more than 30 percent of a particular offering in the issuer’s initial Regulation A offering and subsequent Regulation A offerings for the first 12 months following the initial offering.
For offerings of up to $20 million, the issuer could elect whether to proceed under Tier 1 or Tier 2. Both tiers would be subject to basic requirements as to issuer eligibility, disclosure, and other matters, drawn from the current provisions of Regulation A. Both tiers would also permit companies to submit draft offering statements for non-public review by Commission staff before filing, permit the continued use of solicitation materials after filing the offering statement, require the electronic filing of offering materials and otherwise align Regulation A with current practice for registered offerings.
Additional Tier 2 Requirements
In addition to these basic requirements, companies conducting Tier 2 offerings would be subject to other requirements, including:
A requirement to provide audited financial statements.
A requirement to file annual, semiannual and current event reports.
A limitation on the amount of securities non-accredited investors can purchase in a Tier 2 offering of no more than 10 percent of the greater of the investor’s annual income or net worth.
The staff would also conduct a study and submit a report to the Commission on the impact of both the Tier 1 and Tier 2 offerings on capital formation and investor protection no later than five years following the adoption of the amendments to Regulation A.
The Commission is exploring ways to further collaborate with state regulators, including a program for a representative of NASAA or a state securities regulator to work with the staff in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance in implementing these rules.
Eligibility
The exemption would be limited to companies organized in and with their principal place of business in the United States or Canada. The exemption would not be available to companies that:
Are already SEC reporting companies and certain investment companies.
Have no specific business plan or purpose or have indicated their business plan is to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company.
Are seeking to offer and sell asset-backed securities or fractional undivided interests in oil, gas or other mineral rights.
Have been subject to any order of the Commission under Exchange Act Section 12(j) entered within the past five years.
Have not filed ongoing reports required by the rules during the preceding two years.
Are disqualified under the “bad actor” disqualification rules.
The rules exempt securities in a Tier 2 offering from the mandatory registration requirements of Exchange Act Section 12(g) if the issuer meets all of the following conditions:
Engages services from a transfer agent registered with the Commission.
Remains subject to a Tier 2 reporting obligation.
Is current in its annual and semiannual reporting at fiscal year-end.
Has a public float of less than $75 million as of the last business day of its most recently completed semiannual period, or, in the absence of a public float, had annual revenues of less than $50 million as of its most recently completed fiscal year.
An issuer that exceeds the dollar and Section 12(g) registration thresholds would have a two-year transition period before it must register its class of securities, provided it timely files all of its ongoing reports required under Regulation A.
Preemption of Blue Sky Law
In light of the total package of investor protections included in amended Regulation A, the rules provide for the preemption of state securities law registration and qualification requirements for securities offered or sold to “qualified purchasers,” defined to be any person to whom securities are offered or sold under a Tier 2 offering.
Background
Under the Securities Act of 1933, when a company offers or sells securities to potential investors, it must either register the offer and sale or rely on an exemption from registration. Regulation A is a longstanding exemption from registration that permits unregistered public offerings of up to $5 million of securities in any 12-month period, including no more than $1.5 million of securities offered by security-holders of the company. In recent years, Regulation A offerings have been relatively rare in comparison to offerings conducted in reliance on other Securities Act exemptions or on a registered basis.
The JOBS Act amended the Securities Act to require the Commission to update and expand the Regulation A exemption. In particular, the JOBS Act directed the Commission to:
Adopt rules that would allow offerings of up to $50 million of securities within a 12-month period.
Require companies conducting such offerings to file annual audited financial statements with the SEC.
Adopt additional requirements and conditions that the Commission determines necessary.
Effective Date for Regulation A+
The rule amendments become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
The Pest Control Services industry includes firms that are involved in the professional management of pests, termites, rodents, and other species, which are harmful to the environment and can cause health issues. The industry caters to both residential customers and commercial establishments. The major function of pest control service providers is to maintain hygienic surroundings free of pests, which could hurt commercial interests apart from posing a danger to one's health. The industry does not cover crops and forestry production. The need of pest control services grew tremendously over the decade because of increased awareness and outbreak of many communicable diseases such as bird flu, swine flu, and SARS between 2001 and 2014. The policies that followed also mandated a strong monitoring, regulation, and management of pest and other insects, which could affect humans and also impact the economy
10 Best Industries For Starting A Business In 2015
Small business owners are reportedly the most optimistic they’ve been since early 2008, with several surveys indicating they also plan to hire more workers in 2015. And even though formation of businesses with more than one employee has declined over the past 30-plus years, the number of sole proprietors is on the rise again, and Americans by the largest share since 1999 believe there are good opportunities for starting a business.
Many entrepreneurial-minded Americans will undoubtedly be preoccupied with starting their own business in 2015, and it’s a fairly good time to go after this ambitious resolution, according to James Noe, an analyst with Sageworks, a financial information company.
“Despite some recent hiccups in the stock market, the economy appears to be churning along at a positive pace, with GDP, the unemployment rate and access to capital all headed in the right direction,” Noe said. As a result, now may be as good of a time as any to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, he added.
Many entrepreneurs already have a business idea in mind. But if you’re looking for industries where it might pay to start your own business, Sageworks compiled a list of industries that have both above-average revenue growth over the past year and typically low upfront investment requirements.
10 best industries for starting a business
“Not only are these industries hot,” said Noe, “but most of them also require little in the way of start-up money and may have low barriers to entry, as long as you have the right domain knowledge.”
In this two-part analysis, Sageworks first analyzed financial statements to identify private-company industries that have been growing sales at a higher rate than the average privately held company over the past 12 months (8.6%). Second, Sageworks screened the industries for those that typically require little upfront investment.
“A lot of these industries can be started with a computer and an apartment,” Noe said. “Most of them do not require an official office space or a ton of upfront staffing.” This minimal upfront cost, combined with their above-average revenue growth, makes these industries prime candidates for lean start-up operations in the New Year.
The list, drawing from financial statements filed over the 12 months ended Nov. 30, includes online retailers, software publishers, investigators and security service providers, as well as providers of building services, including pest control, cleaning and landscaping. Also among low-capital, fast-growing industries on the list: specialty design, which includes interior, graphic and industrial designers, job placement firms, and architectural and engineering services firms.